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May 22, 2019 11:26:10   #
CMBravo16
 
Peterff wrote:
You could get an adapter if you wish, although I'm not sure how worthwhile it would be for the 50mm f/1.8. The mirror lens will be hard to focus and use, especially with an adapter. It is effectively an 800mm lens on a T3i from a field of view perspective, with very narrow depth of field as can be seen in my example. Also, you will not have any focus confirm information available through the viewfinder a f/8, even if the adapter has a chip.

Unless you are specifically fond of either of those lenses I would question the value of trying to use them.

You can get a new Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 for $125 with pretty decent optics or the new Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 Lens for Canon EF for around $65, and some people think it is better than the Canon lens.

Many people on the forum don't like mirror lenses for all sorts of reasons, and many of them are good reasons. I use mine occasionally, only for a few special things. I have a used Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM which sees a lot more use.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do.
You could get an adapter if you wish, although I'm... (show quote)


am reading your post as I Look at an old nikon 70-300 ed sitting on my desk. I had my camera and lenses stolen while on a trip to Europe. this old lens an a tripod is what's left . did not take on trip......just bought a Fujifilm xt20. Is there an adapter that I could use on this camera for the nikon lens? is it worth it.? your thoughts or opinion from the group would be appreciated

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May 22, 2019 12:07:51   #
BebuLamar
 
CMBravo16 wrote:
am reading your post as I Look at an old nikon 70-300 ed sitting on my desk. I had my camera and lenses stolen while on a trip to Europe. this old lens an a tripod is what's left . did not take on trip......just bought a Fujifilm xt20. Is there an adapter that I could use on this camera for the nikon lens? is it worth it.? your thoughts or opinion from the group would be appreciated


You can certainly get an adapter to use it on the Fuji. If the lens has an aperture ring then you don't need an adapter than has aperture ring otherwise you do. It may be worth it but I have the same lens (same focal length and I am not sure it's the same model) and it's not very sharp. The Fuji with smaller sensor is more demanding on lens sharpness so I don't know if it's very good.
Fotodiox has these
https://fotodioxpro.com/collections/lens-mount-adapters/lens-mount_nikon-f+camera-mount_fujifilm-x

Of course exposure and focusing are manual only.

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May 22, 2019 13:06:24   #
CMBravo16
 
THANKS ,I guess it might be worth trying. the lens I Have is definitely old .AF NIKKOR 70-300 1.4-5.6 D.All things considered If I sell it I wont get more than 50-60 bucks. It does have a sweet spot for some shots. Might be of some help till I get a good fujinon xf lens to cover the long range.

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May 22, 2019 14:44:46   #
BebuLamar
 
CMBravo16 wrote:
THANKS ,I guess it might be worth trying. the lens I Have is definitely old .AF NIKKOR 70-300 1.4-5.6 D.All things considered If I sell it I wont get more than 50-60 bucks. It does have a sweet spot for some shots. Might be of some help till I get a good fujinon xf lens to cover the long range.


Oh you have the D version which is the same as mine. In that case it's worth paying $20 for the adapter.

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May 22, 2019 15:40:11   #
CMBravo16
 
YES. it is the D .can you suggest an adapter or which one r you using ?
I have been looking and going around looking for a few days. thanks again.

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May 22, 2019 15:42:36   #
BebuLamar
 
CMBravo16 wrote:
YES. it is the D .can you suggest an adapter or which one r you using ?
I have been looking and going around looking for a few days. thanks again.


I don't have a Fuji X series camera so I don't have the adapter but I think this one should work.
https://fotodioxpro.com/collections/lens-mount-adapters/products/nikf-fxrf

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May 22, 2019 15:49:25   #
CMBravo16
 
allrigh

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